Scholarships and Faculty Grants

Roth Memorial Fund Essay Contest

Contest Topics

Any aspect of Jewish studies (Bible, language, literature, history, philosophy, sociology, culture of Israel, rabbinics, etc.)

Prizes

First prize - $500
Second prize - $300
Two honorable mentions

Eligibility

Open to any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student who has written a paper on a topic related to Jewish studies.

Requirements

Submit one application form and one essay only of no fewer than 1500 words. Bibliography and footnoting of research materials are required. Essay may be a revision of a paper initially written for a course.

Please submit essay via the "browse" function on the application form. Your name must not appear on your essay. We will match your essay with your application submission.

Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the winners at a special ceremony which will be held during spring quarter of each academic year.

Deadline for Roth Essay Contest is April 30, 2008